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CITY OF LAREDO CITY COUNCIL MEETING M2005-R-11 CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS 1110 HOUSTON STREET LAREDO, TEXAS 78040 June 6, 2005 5:30 P.M.
I. CALL TO ORDER
With a quorum present, Mayor Pro Tempore Amaya called the meeting to order.
II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Pro Tempore Amaya led in the Pledge of Allegiance.
III. ROLL CALL
In attendance:
Alfredo Agredano, Council Member, District I Hector Garcia, Council Member, District II John C. Galo, Council Member, District III Johnny Amaya, Mayor Pro Tem, District IV Johnny Rendon, Council Member, District V Gene Belmares, Council Member, District VI Jose A. Valdez, Jr., Council Member, District VII Juan Ramirez, Council Member, District VIII Gustavo Guevara, Jr., City Secretary Larry Dovalina, City Manager Cynthia Collazo, Deputy City Manager Jaime Flores, City Attorney
Motion to excuse Mayor Flores.
Moved: Cm. Agredano Second: Cm. Garcia For: 6 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
IV. MINUTES
None.
V. COMMUNICATIONS AND RECOGNITIONS
Announcements
Cm. Agredano thanked everyone that joined him at the City Cemetery to place flags on the graves of all the fallen veterans. He expressed his appreciation to American Legion Post 59 for supplying the Honor Guard, Rev. William Buford for the invocation, Luz Beatriz Escudero for singing the National Anthem, and Judge Danny Valdez for serving as the guest speaker. He also thanked Rosario Lopez, City Cemetery Superintendent; Horacio De Leon, Parks and Recreation Director; LULAC #7, LULAC #14, Coca-Cola Distributing Company, Ready Ice Company, and the Laredo Housing Authority. He also thanked Cm. Hector Garcia for joining him for the ceremony that morning at the gravesites.
Cm. Garcia stated that he was very proud to join Cm. Agredano at the City Cemetery for the ceremony honoring our fallen veterans. He congratulated both the Laredo Independent School District and the United Independent School District for all the graduating classes at the end of this school year. He congratulated Gustavo Guevara, Jr., City Secretary, for being unanimously voted in as Director of the National Mexican Association of Sister Cities representing the State of Texas at the Sister Cities Conference this past week.
Cm. Rendon thanked the U.S. Marine Corps Commander Tomas Rodriguez for allowing him to provide the welcoming remarks at their convention recently. Mayor Pro Tem Amaya introduced the Webb County officials who were in the audience and thanked them for their attendance at the meeting.
Cm. Belmares thanked Beto Ramirez and the Utilities Department for the quick response to several utilities issues within District VI. He congratulated the Alexander Bulldogs and the coaching staff at the school for their phenomenal season this year in baseball. He also congratulated his daughter for her loving gesture of donating her hair to Locks for Love.
Cm. Valdez congratulated Beto Ramirez and thanked the emergency crew that recently went out to the location on Mines Road and took care of a main break. He explained that the Utility Department used to have roughly seven crews handling all the service calls and during the privatization period, the number went down to three. He added that the biggest hurdle to overcome is to improve the efficiency of their response to every service call. He also reminded the citizens that the summer programs at the City of Laredo Recreation Centers have begun and asked everyone to be extra careful when driving by the centers.
Cm. Ramirez thanked the Public Works crew that worked on a problem at the intersection of Constantinople Street and San Bernardo Avenue yesterday.
a. Presentation by Laredo Independent School District (LISD) Interim Superintendent, Sylvia Bruni, on a proposed $60 million 2005 School Bond Election.
Ms. Sylvia Bruni, Interim Superintendent, spoke in reference to the upcoming bond election that will allow for much needed improvements within the district which includes rebuilding the older schools as well as Shirley Field stadium and field house. She stated that early voting begins Wednesday, June 8, 2005, and continues through June 21, 2005. Election day for the bond election is Saturday, June 25, 2005.
Mr. Jesus Guerra, Laredo Independent School District board member, spoke in support of the school district and the upcoming bond election. He wants the people to be aware that this money is needed to continue to nurture the school children and to fund the rebuilding of several school facilities. He urged the public to be in support of this important bond issue for the renovation and construction of school facilities. Invitations
None.
Recognitions
a. Recognition of Carlos Ramirez of the City of Laredo’s City Secretary Office on his selection as May 2005 Employee of the Month.
Gustavo Guevara, Jr., City Secretary, stated that Carlos Ramirez epitomizes what public customer service is all about. He always provides the best customer service to everyone including city staff. He handles any request made to the department willingly and is always going out of his way to assist the Council Members and department employees. He is responsible for maintaining the City’s website and for updating the department’s directory profiles. He continually strives to improve his computer skills and is a leading example of what a City employee should be.
Mayor Pro Tempore Amaya and City Council formally recognized Carlos Ramirez and presented him with a Certificate of Recognition.
b. Recognizing Jennifer Gonzalez, Miss Laredo, with a $2,200.00 sponsorship from the City of Laredo to assist with her pageant expenses as she officially represents the Gateway City during the 2005 Miss Texas USA competition. Miss Laredo will also assist in the official drawing to award two VIP tickets to attend the telecast of the pageant scheduled for June 26, 2005.
Ms. Rocio Garza, Convention and Visitors Bureau Project Coordinator, introduced Ms. Jennifer Gonzalez. She stated that in March, 2005, Ms. Jennifer Gonzalez, was selected as Miss Laredo at the local pageant. Ms. Gonzalez is a 22-year old Laredoan and Nixon High School graduate who received a bachelor’s degree in communications from UTSA. She is now prepared to compete for the Miss Texas USA Pageant which will be held here in Laredo this month. Rocio Garza added that Jennifer hopes to be a role model for other young Laredo women and is proud to representing our city.
Cm. Belmares stated that the City Council recognizes the dedication and effort that is required of Jennifer Gonzalez and knows that she will make Laredo proud. In order to assist her during the pageant, the City of Laredo presented her with a check for $2,200.00 as a token of the City’s appreciation for her role as Laredo’s representative.
Ms. Jennifer Gonzalez expressed her appreciation to her family and City Council for all their support and encouragement. She stated that she looks forward to representing Laredo at this special event. She mentioned that this is a prestigious event being held in Laredo, Texas, and extended an invitation for all to attend. She also drew the winning name of Adela B. Peña for two complimentary tickets to the pageant.
c. Recognition of Teresa Contreras, Martin High School; Daniela Prado, Nixon High School; and Arturo Jimenez, United South High School for placing in the 2005 District, Regional and State Track and Field Competitions.
Cm. Johnny Rendon and the City Council presented a Certificate of Recognition to the athletes for placing in the 2005 District, Regional and State Track and Field Competition.
Teresa Contreras Martin High School High Jump, Triple Jump Daniela Prado Nixon High School 3200 Meter Run Arturo Jimenez United South High School High Jump
Communiqués
a. Recognition awarded by the Mayor and Members of the City Council to all City of Laredo Departments participating in the 2005 United Way fundraising campaign and their efforts to raise over $129,000.00 for the 25 institutions assisted through this program. Special awards to be presented include: the Gold Glass award - Fire Department; the Silver Glass award - Police Department; the Bronze Glass award – Bridge, Health, Parks and Recreation and the City Manager's Office; the Mucho Corazon award and Most Presentations of the Year award bestowed by United Way on Jerry Leal, Public Access Center Manager; and the Distinguished Officer award bestowed by United Way upon Linda Teniente, Administrative Services Department employee.
Larry Dovalina, City Manager, stated that City employees have faithfully dedicated themselves to supporting the community and have become the highest employee group participant of the entire city and county. He mentioned that he City has raised over $500,000.00 in the last four years and this is an outstanding accomplishment due to the efforts of key employees and Dan Migura, Administrative Services Director.
Dan Migura, Administrative Services Director, introduced the R.E.A.C.H. Committee Members Linda Teniente, Eddie Zavala, Blasita Lopez, Evelyn Luciano, Jerry Leal, Karla Robles, Anabel Venegas, Alejandra Santana, and Celina Rivera.
Mr. David Cartwell, 2004 Campaign President, expressed his appreciation to the City employees for their support and contributions to United Way. The United Way team reached its campaign goal and surpassed it by $4,000.00 which is a record. He pointed out that the City of Laredo employees were very instrumental in helping United Way surpass this goal. He thanked the City of Laredo for assisting United Way in providing help to the less fortunate.
Linda Teniente, R.E.A.C.H. Committee Member, stated that the City employees once again rose to the occasion and contributed $516,554.44 over the past five years. This year was no exception in number of contributions raised. She reported that a total of $129,230.00 was contributed by employees, and they have surpassed the Pacesetter goal by going $44,000.00 over the set goal. The following awards were bestowed by United Way to the City of Laredo:
Certificate of Recognition with 100% Employee Participation
Budget Department City Manager’s Fleet/Parking City Attorney’s Office Mayor/City Council City Secretary’s Office Utilities Department
Certificate of Recognition (contributions over $1,000)
Administrative Services Department Airport Community Development Convention & Visitors Bureau El Metro Engineering Engineering/Public Works Environmental Services Finance Department Management Information Systems Municipal Court New Employees Planning & Zoning Public Access Center Public Library Solid Waste Tax Department Traffic Department
Bronze Glass Award (contributions of $5,000 to $9,999)
Bridge (1-Leadership Giver) Health (1-Leadership Giver) City Manager’s Office (4-Leadership Givers) Parks & Recreation (1-Leadership Giver)
Silver Glass Award (contributions of $10,000 to $24,999)
Police Department (14-Leadership Givers)
Gold Glass Award (contributions of $25,000 to 49,999)
Fire (26-Leadership Givers)
Highest Employee Group Contributor Award (employee contributions over $100,000)
City of Laredo employees (meeting Pacesetter, 5 depts., 100%, 54 Bronze, 7 Silver and 4 Gold Leadership Givers)
Champions Award
R.E.A.C.H. Committee
United Way Distinguished Officer Award
Linda Teniente – Administrative Services Department
United Way “Most Presentations” of the Year Award & Corazon Award Jerry Leal – Public Access Center
Cm. Galo arrived at 6:35 p.m.
VI. APPOINTMENTS TO COMMISSIONS, BOARDS AND COMMITTEES
a. Appointment by Council Member Hector J. Garcia of Rebecca Azios Benavides to the Laredo Commission for Women.
Motion to approve.
Moved: Cm. Galo Second: Cm. Rendon For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
VII. PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. Public hearing and introductory ordinance authorizing the City Manager to amend the City of Laredo Fiscal Year 2004-2005 Annual Budget by increasing revenues in the amount of $9,000.00 to the City of Laredo Health Department’s share of program income projected to be earned through lab fees, dental co-payments, adult health lab fees, and Medicaid fee reimbursements collected by the Texas Department of State Health Services Office of Public Health Practice (OPHP) Program, grant period from September 1, 2004 through August 31, 2005. The program income generated will be applied to further the activities and the scope of work of this program.
Motion to open the public hearing.
Moved: Cm Galo Second: Cm. Garcia For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
There was no public input.
Motion to close the public hearing and introduce.
Moved: Cm. Valdez Second: Cm. Garcia For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Ordinance Introduction: City Council
2. Public hearing and introductory ordinance authorizing the City Manager to amend the City of Laredo Fiscal Year 2004-2005 Annual Budget by increasing revenues in the amount of $2,000.00 to the City of Laredo Health Department’s share of program income projected to be earned through fees collected from client co-payments and Medicaid fee reimbursements by the Texas Department of State Health Services-La Familia Health Care Program, grant period from September 1, 2004 through August 31, 2005. The program income generated will be applied to further the activities and the scope of work of this program.
Motion to open the public hearing.
Moved: Cm. Belmares Second: Cm. Garcia For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
There was no public input.
Motion to close the public hearing and introduce.
Moved: Cm. Belmares Second: Cm. Garcia For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Ordinance Introduction: City Council
3. Public hearing and introductory ordinance authorizing the City Manager to amend the City of Laredo Fiscal Year 2004-2005 Annual Budget by increasing revenues in the amount of $17,618.00 to the City of Laredo Health Department’s share of program income projected to be earned through fees collected from vaccines administered by the Texas Department of State Health Services-Immunization Action Plan (IAP) Program, grant period from January 1, 2004 through August 31, 2005. The program income generated will be applied to further the activities and the scope of work of this program.
Motion to open the public hearing.
Moved: Cm. Galo Second: Cm. Garcia For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
There was no public input.
Motion to close the public hearing and introduce.
Moved: Cm. Valdez Second: Cm. Belmares For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Ordinance Introduction: City Council
4. Public hearing and introductory ordinance authorizing the City Manager to amend the City of Laredo Fiscal Year 2004-2005 Annual Budget by increasing revenues in the amount of $1,000.00 to the City of Laredo Health Department’s share of program income projected to be earned through fees collected from x-rays and Medicaid fee reimbursements by the Texas Department of State Health Services-Tuberculosis Elimination Program, grant period from September 1, 2004 through August 31, 2005. The program income generated will be applied to further the activities and the scope of work of this program.
Motion to open the public hearing.
Moved: Cm. Galo Second: Cm. Agredano For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
There was no public input.
Motion to close the public hearing and introduce.
Moved: Cm. Valdez Second: Cm. Agredano For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Ordinance Introduction: City Council
5. Public hearing and introductory ordinance amending the City of Laredo Fiscal Year 2004-2005 Annual Budget by appropriating revenues and expenditures in the amount $86,124.00 in additional funds from the Texas Department of State Health Services for a total budget amount of $549,201.00 for the Public Health Preparedness and Epidemiology Program of the City of Laredo Health Department for the period beginning September 1, 2004 through August 31, 2005.
Motion to open the public hearing.
Moved: Cm. Garcia Second: Cm. Agredano For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
There was no public input.
Motion to close the public hearing and introduce.
Moved: Cm. Agredano Second: Cm. Galo For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Ordinance Introduction: City Council
6. Public hearing and introductory ordinance authorizing the City Manager to amend the City of Laredo Fiscal Year 2004-2005 Annual Budget by increasing revenues and expenditures in the amount of $12,274.00 from the University of Texas at San Antonio for a “Walking in Laredo / Andando en Laredo” (Pilot) Pedometer Pilot Study by the City of Laredo Health Department, and to extend the term of the study six additional months from June 15, 2005 through December 31, 2005, bringing the total grant amount to $15,674.00.
Motion to open the public hearing.
Moved: Cm. Garcia Second: Cm. Agredano For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
There was no public input.
Motion to close the public hearing and introduce.
Moved: Cm. Garcia Second: Cm. Agredano For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Ordinance Introduction: City Council
7. Public hearing and introductory ordinance amending the City of Laredo Fiscal Year 2004-2005 Annual Budget by appropriating revenues and expenditures in the amount of $27,500.00 from the Texas Department of State Health Services – Office of Border Health for the City of Laredo Health Department, period beginning June 1, 2005 through August 31, 2005. These funds are awarded specifically for the “Binational Health to Foster Development” Conference to be held on June 21, 2005 through June 24, 2005.
Motion to open the public hearing.
Moved: Cm. Garcia Second: Cm. Agredano For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
There was no public input.
Motion to close the public hearing and introduce.
Moved: Cm. Galo Second: Cm. Valdez For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Ordinance Introduction: City Council
8. Public hearing and introductory ordinance amending the City of Laredo Fiscal Year 2004 General Fund Budget and Bridge System Fund by transferring $615,000.00 from the General Fund and appropriating it in the Bridge System Fund. The amendment will draw down $ 615,000.00 from the General Fund opening balance and appropriate a transfer out in the same amount to the Bridge System for the purpose of funding the engineering and the preparation costs associated with the construction of a one way south bound bridge ramp (The Santa Ursula Connector). (Action needed on item #21 prior to introduction of ordinance.)
Motion to open the public hearing.
Moved: Cm. Belmares Second: Cm. Garcia For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
There was no public input.
Motion to close the public hearing and introduce.
Moved: Cm. Galo Second: Cm. Valdez For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Ordinance Introduction: City Council
9. Public hearing and introductory ordinance authorizing the City Manager to accept a grant in the amount of $50,000.00 from the Texas Department of Transportation for the Driving While Impaired Enforcement and authorizing the City Manager to amend the City of Laredo’s Fiscal Year 2004-2005 Annual Budget in the amount of $50,000.00. This grant is for overtime salaries and fringe benefits which are funded 100% by the Texas Department of Transportation.
Motion to open the public hearing.
Moved: Cm. Garcia Second: Cm. Agredano For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
There was no public input.
Motion to close the public hearing and introduce.
Moved: Cm. Valdez Second: Cm. Belmares For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Ordinance Introduction: City Council
10. Public hearing and introductory ordinance authorizing the City Manager to accept and execute the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Grant, Section 5307, TX-90-X664, in the amount of $2,081,869.00 for Fiscal Year 2004-2005; and to amend the Transit System’s Operating Budget by decreasing the Fiscal Year 2004-2005 FTA Operating Grant contribution from $3,200,000.00 to $2,081,869.00 and increasing the Transit sales tax match for operating expenses from $4,079,947.00 to $5,198,078.00 and providing for grant funds to be deposited in the City of Laredo Transit Fund.
Motion to open the public hearing.
Moved: Cm. Garcia Second: Cm. Agredano For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
There was no public input.
Motion to close the public hearing and introduce.
Moved: Cm. Galo Second: Cm. Valdez For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Ordinance Introduction: City Council
VIII. INTRODUCTORY ORDINANCES
11. Authorizing the City Manager to execute an amendment to lease agreement authorized by Ordinance No. 2005-O-074 dated April 4, 2005, with Paul Young Properties, Ltd., for approximately 3.632 acres of land located north of the Airport Passenger Terminal at the Laredo International Airport by allowing Paul Young Properties, Ltd., to assign its leasehold interest to Paul Young Chevrolet, Inc. All other terms and conditions remain unchanged and in effect; providing for an effective date.
Ordinance Introduction: City Council
12. Authorizing the City Manager to execute an amendment to the lease agreement approved by Ordinance No. 91-O-266 dated December 2, 1991, and as amended by Ordinance No. 2000-O-210 dated August 28, 2000, with Josefa Lago de Sarabia, Lessee, for Hangar No. 162 located at the Laredo International Airport. Said lease will be amended as follows.
A. Extend the lease term an additional five (5) years ending on September 30, 2014; B. Allow Lessee to assign its leasehold interest; with prior written consent from Lessor; C. Apply insurance proceeds received in the amount of Fourteen Thousand Seven Hundred Forty-Six Dollars ($14,746.00) for Lessee’s use to make structural roof repairs; and D. Waive Lessee’s rental obligation for three months. All other terms and conditions remain in the same and in effect; providing for an effective date.
Ordinance Introduction: City Council
13. Approving and authorizing the City Manager to sign an interlocal agreement with Webb County for the purposes of: (1) accepting a grant in the amount of $50,000.00 from Webb County for lighting improvements at the baseball field at Father McNaboe Park; (2) accepting a grant in the amount of $50,000.00 from Webb County for specified improvements to be done at Noon Lions Park; and (3) authorizing the City Manager to lease a parcel of 4,956.00 square feet out of the Ladrillera Recreation Center Area to Webb County for a term of 5 years at no rent, and 60 day right of termination and commencing when this ordinance is passed; all as set forth in Exhibit 1 attached to this ordinance; and providing for effective date.
Ordinance Introduction: City Council
14. Closing as public easements those sections of Maher Avenue between Bustamante Street and Bartlett Avenue, including the west turning lane towards Bartlett Avenue and that section of Daugherty Avenue between Bustamante Street and Maher Avenue, situated in the Laredo Airport Subdivision, City of Laredo, County of Webb, Texas, and providing for an effective date.
Ordinance Introduction: City Council
15. Authorizing the City Manager to execute all necessary documents to effectively convey fee simple title to Consuelo Lugo Rivas and Fred Boubel, Jr. for the “Surface Only” at its adjusted market value of $3,641.00 for certain property described as Tract “A” containing 661.66 sq. ft. (0.0152 of an acre), and Tract “B” containing 2,354.46 sq. ft. (0.0541 of an acre) both tracts being out of the former north one-half section of Canada Avenue between O’Kane and Clark Streets provided that the City of Laredo retains entire Tract “B” as a drainage and utility easement; said tracts being situated in the Eastern Division, City of Laredo, Webb County, Texas being generally described on attached Exhibits “A”, “B” and “C” and providing for an effective date.
Ordinance Introduction: City Council
16. Amending Chapter 19, “Motor Vehicles and Traffic”, Article VIII; Stopping, Standing or Parking, of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Laredo: Specifically Section 19-364, Restricted Parking Areas, establishing a “Bus Only/No Parking Anytime/Tow Away Zone” everyday between the hours of 3:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m. on the east side of the 700 Block of Juarez, and on the North Side of the 400 Block of Farragut Street, and a “Taxicab Stand/No Parking Anytime/Tow Away Zone”, everyday between the hours of 3:00 a.m. and 10 p.m., on the south side of the 400 block of Matamoros Street, within city limits of Laredo; providing severability and for an effective date and publication.
Ordinance Introduction: City Council with corrections to delete the word “anytime” and correcting the block number to “1400” block of Matamoros.
17. Amending Chapter 19, “Motor Vehicles and Traffic”, Article VIII; Stopping, Standing or Parking, of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Laredo; specifically Section 19-364, restricted parking areas, establishing a “No Parking Anytime/Tow Away Zone” on the east and west side of Livingston Drive, between North Star Drive and Shiloh Drive and between Shiloh Drive and 300 feet north of Shiloh Drive, within city limits of Laredo; providing severability and for an effective date and publication.
Ordinance Introduction: City Council
IX. FINAL READING OF ORDINANCES
Motion to waive the Final Reading of Ordinance # 2005-O-118; # 2005-O-119; # 2005-O-120; # 2005-O-121; # 2005-O-122; # 2005-O-123; # 2005-O-124; # 2005-O-125; and # 2005-O-126.
Moved: Cm. Galo Second: Cm. Agredano For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 18. 2005-O-118 Amending the Zoning Ordinance Map of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lots 1 and 2, Block 1, Juan Morales Plat, located at 11102 Mines Road, from B-4 (Highway Commercial District) to B-3 (Community Business District); providing for publication and effective date.
Motion to adopt Ordinance # 2005-O-118.
Moved: Cm. Galo Second: Cm. Agredano For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 2005-O-119 Amending the Zoning Ordinance Map of the City of Laredo by rezoning the Tex Mex Right-of-Way of Block 1343, Eastern Division, located at the intersection of Jarvis Avenue and Market Street, from R-3 (Mixed Residential District) to B-3 (Community Business District); providing for publication and effective date.
Motion to adopt Ordinance # 2005-O-118.
Moved: Cm. Galo Second: Cm. Agredano For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 2005-O-120 Amending the Zoning Ordinance Map of the City of Laredo by authorizing a Conditional Use Permit for an amusement redemption machine establishment on Lot 8, Block 4, Western Division, located at 1309 and 1311 Iturbide Street; providing for publication and effective date.
Motion to adopt Ordinance # 2005-O-120.
Moved: Cm. Galo Second: Cm. Agredano For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 2005-O-121 Amending the Zoning Ordinance Map of the City of Laredo by authorizing a Conditional Use Permit for inventory storage on Lots 1 and 3, Block 992, Western Division, located at 3902 Main Avenue; providing for publication and effective date.
Motion to adopt Ordinance # 2005-O-121.
Moved: Cm. Galo Second: Cm. Agredano For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 2005-O-122 Amending the Zoning Ordinance Map of the City of Laredo by rezoning 53.65 acres, as further described by metes and bounds in attached Exhibit “A”, located at 1450 Concord Hills Boulevard, from AG (Agricultural District) to R-1A (Single-Family Reduced Area District); providing for publication and effective date.
Motion to adopt Ordinance # 2005-O-122.
Moved: Cm. Galo Second: Cm. Agredano For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
2005-O-123 Authorizing the City Manager to accept $18,000.00 in contributions and amending the City of Laredo Fiscal Year 2004–2005 CVB Annual Budget by appropriating revenues and expenditures in the amount of $18,000.00 to the Convention and Visitors Bureau Fund.
Motion to adopt Ordinance # 2005-O-123.
Moved: Cm. Galo Second: Cm. Agredano For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 2005-O-124 Amending City of Laredo Code of Ordinance, Chapter 23 Parks and Recreation, by adding Section 23.8, prohibiting child sex offenders from entering any city park and from loitering on a public way within 300 feet of a city park; and defining Child Safety Zone, City Park, Child Sex Offender, Loiter and Public Way; providing for enforcement procedures and penalties; and providing for severability and effective date.
Jaime Flores, City Attorney, stated that the amendment refers to the inclusion of the severability clause which states that if any provision of this ordinance is invalidated by any court of competent jurisdiction, the remaining provisions shall not be affected and shall remain in full force and effect.
Motion to adopt Ordinance # 2005-O-124 as amended.
Moved: Cm. Galo Second: Cm. Agredano For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
2005-O-125 Authorizing the City Manager to execute all necessary documents to effectively convey fee simple title to Robert W. McMahon for the “Surface Only” at its market value of $2,400.00 for certain property described as a tract of land containing 900 square feet or 0.02066 of an acre, more or less, situated in Porcion 25, Abstract 50, Webb County, Texas, being generally described on attached Exhibit; and providing for an effective date.
Motion to adopt Ordinance # 2005-O-125.
Moved: Cm. Galo Second: Cm. Agredano For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 2005-O-126 Authorizing the City Manager to execute all necessary documents to effectively convey fee simple title to El Portal Center, LLC., for the “Surface Only”, at its market value of $100,000.00 for certain property described as being a 6,666 sq. ft. tract of land, more or less, out of that former section of Davis Avenue between Zaragoza and Water Streets, situated in the Western Division, City of Laredo, County of Webb, Texas being generally described on the attached Exhibit; and providing for an effective date.
Motion to adopt Ordinance # 2005-O-126.
Moved: Cm. Galo Second: Cm. Agredano For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
X. RESOLUTIONS
19. 2005-R-052 Accepting the donation of two utility easements from San Juana l. Medellin for the Pueblo Nuevo Subdivision easement acquisition project; these being:
(1) a 0.0179 acre, more or less, parcel of land which is out of Lot 1, Block 11, Pueblo Nuevo Subdivision, City of Laredo, Webb County, Texas; as described by metes and bounds and survey attached as Exhibits A and B; and (2) a 0.0275 acre, more or less, parcel of land which is out of Lot 2, Block 11, Pueblo Nuevo Subdivision, City of Laredo, Webb County, Texas, as described by metes and bounds and survey attached as Exhibits C and D.
Motion to approve Resolution # 2005-R-052.
Moved: Cm. Galo Second: Cm. Valdez For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
20. 2005-R-053 Authorizing the City Manager to enter into a |